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Resources for Patients & Families

• Â鶹ӳ»­ Healthy Living Program
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  Contact for information about workshops and individual appointments with a diabetes educator.
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IMPORTANT: Safety and Urgent Concerns

• - You feel unwell but are unsure if you need urgent diabetes care.
• PADIS - Poison and Drug Information Services - For insulin dose errors like too much insulin.
  Call 1-800-332-1414 (service to Â鶹ӳ»­ & NWT available 24 hours a day).

In-Hospital Management of Diabetes

Insulin Pump Therapy

• Â鶹ӳ»­ Insulin Pump Therapy Program (IPTP) & list of approved IPTP Clinics

Online Learning & Resources by Zone

• Edmonton Zone Diabetes Resource Working Group

Telephone Support Lines

Mental Health

•  1-877-644-9992 toll-free, province-wide
• Mental Health Help Line 1-877-303-2642 toll-free, 24/7 telephone service

Consultation with Nurse, Dietitian or Certified Diabetes Educator

• Edmonton Zone Information and Support Line (nurse/dietitian)
• ¨C for frequently asked questions and virtual support or call 1-800-BANTING (1-800-226-8464) for general questions/advice

Vision Loss / Eye Health

• Fighting Blindness Canada - Health Information Line  1-888-626-2995 or email healthinfo@fightingblindness.ca

Translated and Culturally Sensitive Resources

• (Cumming School of Medicine, ucalgary.ca)
• (Diabetes Canada) (look for Diabetes in Special Populations)
• Webinars: Diabetes Overview (Diabetes Canada webinars):

Resources for Healthcare Providers

Information for Primary Care Providers

• Community Provider Resource Centre

Clinical Pathways ¨C Diabetes

• Diabetes Eye Care Clinical Pathway
• Diabetes Foot Care Clinical Pathway

Clinical Practice Guidelines and Protocols

• • FAQ: Diabetes Medication Adjustment, Protocol ¨C Adult 
  • Resource: Self-Monitored Glucose Target ¨C Adult
  • Resource: Insulin Titration Guidelines ¨C Adult
  • Resource: Non-Insulin Anti-Hyperglycemic Agent (Non-Insulin AHA) Titration Guideline 

Referrals to Diabetes Services (Group Education & 1:1 Appointments)

• (For referrals related to diabetes in pregnancy and for diabetes in children and adolescents (type 1 and type 2), enter the keywords in the search bar)
• Diabetes Nephropathy Prevention Clinic (Edmonton and North Zones)

In-Hospital Management of Diabetes

• AHS Provincial Glycemic Management Policy
• ¨C Insite (*requires AHS login,  search ¡°Insulin¡±)

Monitoring and Managing Diabetes Complications

Online Learning

• Diabetes Canada:   | 

Resources by Zone

Edmonton Zone:

• AHS Edmonton Zone Primary Care & Chronic Disease Management Provider Calendar
• Diabetes Education for Health Care Professionals
• Diabetes Information and Advice Line (DIAL) (for providers)

Calgary Zone:

• ¨C sign up for an Educator Learning Class

Resources for Patients & Families

• Â鶹ӳ»­ Healthy Living Program
• Better Choices, Better Health
• (search for Obesity or Bariatric Surgery)
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  Contact for information about workshops, programs, and individual appointments for weight management support.

Mental Health and Social Supports

• 1-877-644-9992 toll-free, province-wide
• Mental Health Help Line 1-877-303-2642 toll-free, 24/7 telephone service

Nutrition and Weight Management

• Healthy Eating Starts Here
• Weight Wise Adult Community Program (Edmonton)

Physical Activity

• (age 18-64)

Resources for Healthcare Providers

Information for Primary Care Providers

• Primary Health Care Resource Centre - Obesity
• Primary Health Care Resource Centre - Â鶹ӳ»­ Healthy Living Program

Clinical Practice Guidelines and Protocols

• • FAQ: Obesity Medication Adjustment Protocol ¨C Adult

Functional Supports

• Equipment and environment checklist for offices and clinical settings
• Helping adults with obesity (BMI ¡Ý30 kg/m2) who have functional concerns: Identifying when physiotherapy can help

Weight Management Tools, Webinars & Workshops

• High capacity scales in Â鶹ӳ»­
• Weight management workshops for healthcare professionals

Resources for Patients & Families

• Â鶹ӳ»­ Healthy Living Program
• Healthy Eating Starts Here
• Healthy Eating Resources
• Inspiring Healthy Eating (recipes)
• (search for Healthy Eating)
• Nutrition Education Materials for Patients & Families
• (online module)

Resources for Healthcare Providers

• AHS Nutrition Services: find dietitians & nutritional counselling
• Healthy Eating During COVID-19
• Nutrition Guidelines: for nurses, physicians, and other health professionals with consistent, evidence-based messaging
• Nutrition Education Materials / Patient Handouts
• Nutrition Services, Information for Health Professionals
• Patient Food Services: Meals Matter
• Primary Health Care Resource Centre - Nutrition